2015-2016 San Juan Bautista Application Thread

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Ions said:
Dear ramification,

You need to be fully bilingual for the interview process. I've heard many different stories from my classmate and it changes every year. However, as a general consensus, it's better off knowing Spanish well as they want to see how fluent you are in it.

I hope this helps.
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So is it worth it to go to the interview, if I am not fully bilingual. I know some spanish, but not a lot.
 
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Sorry to be so persistent about the spanish. But will they have scenarios for me to answer in spanish or will it just be general questions in spanish like "de donde eres" and " Por qué quieres estudiar medicina??" types of questions. If someone could let me know it will really help me in preparing for the interview!! Gracias🙂))
 
ramification said:
Sorry to be so persistent about the spanish. But will they have scenarios for me to answer in spanish or will it just be general questions in spanish like "de donde eres" and " Por qué quieres estudiar medicina??" types of questions. If someone could let me know it will really help me in preparing for the interview!! Gracias🙂))
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I think part of the reason you're getting somewhat vague answers is that we all had to sign non-disclosure agreements on interview day. My Spanish isn't fantastic, but I'm able to say pretty much whatever I want to get across, though not always elegantly. If my Spanish had been just a little worse, the interview process would have felt really uncomfortable. I can't speak to whether they might or might not accept someone at various levels of Spanish competency, just how the interview day would feel.
 
ramification said:
Sorry to be so persistent about the spanish. But will they have scenarios for me to answer in spanish or will it just be general questions in spanish like "de donde eres" and " Por qué quieres estudiar medicina??" types of questions. If someone could let me know it will really help me in preparing for the interview!! Gracias🙂))
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Dear ramification,

Like nairopil said, you aren't going to get exact answers to your questions because of the non-disclosure agreements that potential candidates sign the day of their interview.

Is it worth going to the interview even though you aren't fully bilingual, um yes. Who knows if your Spanish is enough to get you by the interview, at least you received an interview invite. Go to it and hope for the best.
 
In case people next year are wondering for expectation management, I completed my application in September. Interviewed Dec 3. Was told results were coming Jan 15 (board never met until Feb 4 according to admissions). Accepted Feb 16 (OOS).
 
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Tabiyou said:
In case people next year are wondering for expectation management, I completed my application in September. Interviewed Dec 3. Was told results were coming Jan 15 (board never met until Feb 4 according to admissions). Accepted Feb 16 (OOS).
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Congrats!

+1 accepted today

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Elys said:
Some advice on how to prepare for the interview.
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Be able to think on your feet, go with the flow of conversation, be empathetic and willing to entertain ideas but be committed to your original thoughts, be confident, and recognize that this is an interview. They want you just as much as you want them.
 
Tabiyou said:
Be able to think on your feet, go with the flow of conversation, be empathetic and willing to entertain ideas but be committed to your original thoughts, be confident, and recognize that this is an interview. They want
Tabiyou said:
Be able to think on your feet, go with the flow of conversation, be empathetic and willing to entertain ideas but be committed to your original thoughts, be confident, and recognize that this is an interview. They want you just as much as you want them.
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Thanks for the advice I will take it in consideration.
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Tabiyou said:
Eh just be patient. Things run diffently on the island. I was supposed to find out on Jan 15 and found out a month later.
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do you think i should send her an email???

I intervied Feb 11 and was told i would be given a decision within 3 weeks. 3 weeks has been today and i tried calling but no response. UGH the wait lol but yah EMAIL is the only thing i think might work but need an opinion.
 
ramification said:
do you think i should send her an email???

I intervied Feb 11 and was told i would be given a decision within 3 weeks. 3 weeks has been today and i tried calling but no response. UGH the wait lol but yah EMAIL is the only thing i think might work but need an opinion.
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I interviewed in January and still haven't heard back. I would give it more time. Like Tabiyou said, things run pretty slow on the island.
 
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Has anyone received a financial aid letter? Or does anyone know what OOS cost of attendance was last year? Trying to budget but all I have to go on is tuition.

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Hi,

Please PM me if any of you are coming to the island with family. I'm a current student and I can help out with housing. Thanks and good luck!
 
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Subleasing my apartment this summer. Highly recommend doing this in the transition. PM to know more 🙂
 
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